American jazz saxophonist (tenor & soprano). He also played flute occasionally. Born February 8, 1958 in Clarendon Hills, Illinois.
At the age of 22, he joined Miles Davis and was part of his comeback in the early to mid–1980s. He has played, toured and recorded with artists such as Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Michael Franks, Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Les McCann, Mark Egan, Danny Gottlieb, Ian Anderson, Randy Brecker, The Allman Brothers Band, and Medeski, Martin & Wood.